In my city in Florida you would have a certified home inspector conduct and inspection of the property and provide a comprehensive inspection report with photos along with their findings of any areas of concern.

107k household income for the 80th percentile seems low.

I thought you St Petersburg & Clearwater investors would enjoy this very comprehensive market update from the Pinellas Realtor Organization: http://proview.tampabayrealtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/08-2015-Pinellas-County-Real-Estate-Statistics.pdf

Concrete counters are very popular in many young affluent households and I think are just as sturdy if you don't get too fancy with the inlays. 

Look for your city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

6.How attractive the area really is for households profiles with annual incomes greater than $80K?

we have several others that provide more comprehensive coverage catered to vacation rental properties.

There is an interesting 10 questions quiz that I thought of sharing with you.So, if you have a few minutes, I challenge you to test your financial fitness as a current or future parent at the link below.http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/household-finances/financial-fitness-quiz/article24937089/

The training is comprehensive but even better, the culture is unbelievable.

I plan to use the strategies I learn from my current Internship, as well the comprehensive knowledge from my major.